In my experiences, I've found that most parents want to help their children be more successful readers, but most do not know where to start. Think back to before you became an educator, and what you didn't know before your years of education and

Save money by buying this bulk package of 25 slideshows! Sylla_Bits. Altogether, the series represents over 200 hours of work in research, creation and image acquisition. I hope to save you time and money while teaching your students how to decode

This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
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This is a package that includes a powerpoint and 3 worksheets that may be used as exit tickets or homework. The powerpoint shows how smaller words in Spanish come together to form compound words. It also uses vibrant images to reinforce meaning.

This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
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This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
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This is a BUNDLE of 5 short vowel slideshows.
Blend-a-Bits Description
Blend-a-Bits is a series of slideshows that follows a very simple, predictable pattern:
1. First, students are introduced to one sound at a time, without any visual

This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
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This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
Wait!

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This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
Wait!

My best selling slideshow series may now be purchased in a super bundle, making each slideshow $1 each!
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My best selling slideshow series may now be purchased in a super bundle, making each slideshow $1 EACH!
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My best selling slideshow series may now be purchased in a super bundle, making each slideshow $1 each!
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My best selling slideshow series may now be purchased in a super bundle, making each slideshow $1 EACH!
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My best selling slideshow series may now be purchased in a super bundle, making each slideshow $1 each!
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This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
Wait!

This is a great way for students to practice the rules for syllable division in preparation for the MAP (NWEA). I have students to come up to the board and "karate chop" where the words should be divided. They love being "Syllable Samurais"!
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

I am a Teach For America alumn with 6 years of experience, primarily in 2nd Grade, 1st Grade, and Bilingual Kinder classrooms. I take joy in serving economically disadvantaged, minority and/or immigrant students in Houston, TX.
I have also found it incredibly rewarding to work with incoming TFA Corps Members and new teachers, serving as a mentor through Teach For America and the Knowledge is Power Program.

MY TEACHING STYLE

Varied. Like all good teachers, I love to use visuals, realia, chants/songs, total physical response (movement), and tactile kinesthetic opportunities for learning. I also love technology!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I was nominated for the Sue Lehmann Excellence in Teaching Award as well as Bilingual Educator of the Year.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

BBA from University of Georgia and
Teaching Certification from University of St. Thomas

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Originally from Savannah, GA, I attended high school at Savannah Arts Academy. I graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration. My intentions were set on consulting and entrepreneurship until Teach For America visited my business fraternity for an information session. I was brought to tears and embarassed that night by what I learned about the state education in our country, and the achievement gap that existed between economically disadvantaged students and their more affluent peers. Though in final round interviews with consulting firms, I instead took on the 2 year commitment to Teach For America and have now been in education for 4 years and counting! I cannot imagine having made any other decision.